Thurman Applauds Extension of Early Voting Hours

NEWS FROM THE FLORIDA DEMOCRATIC PARTY

For Immediate Release: October 28, 2008

Tallahassee, FL - Florida Democratic Party Chairwoman Karen Thurman released the following statement applauding Governor Charlie Crist's move today to extend early voting hours:

"With a record number of voters across the Sunshine State turning out to early vote, Governor Charlie Crist did the right thing today by extending early voting hours. I want to thank the members of our Congressional Delegation, who after witnessing long lines throughout Florida, worked with the Governor to make it easier for Floridians to cast their ballots by expanding early voting. This action will help ensure that a record number of Floridians can participate in this historic election and should ease the lines that have been seen across Florida at polling places. We will continue to work with election officials throughout Florida to make it easier for every eligible voter to cast their votes. It is now incumbent on our Legislature to permanently ease the restrictions on early voting moving forward."